Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) ने Graduate Apprentice और Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) पदों पर भर्ती के लिए Official Notification जारी कर दिया है। इस भर्ती के माध्यम से कुल 44 Apprentice Trainees की Appointment की जाएगी। यह Recruitment Financial Year 2026–27 के लिए IRCTC के East Zone, Kolkata के अंतर्गत की जा रही है। Railway Sector में Training करने के Interested Candidates के लिए यह एक Good Opportunity है।
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IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 के लिए Online Application 09 अक्टूबर 2026 से शुरू हो चुकी है और Apply करने की Last Date 26 अक्टूबर 2026 निर्धारित की गई है। Interested और Eligible Candidate Apprenticeship India या NATS के Official Portal के माध्यम से Apply कर सकते हैं। इस Recruitment से संबंधित Important जानकारी जैसे Application Dates, Details Of Posts, Educational Qualifications, Age Limit, Stipend, और Selection Process नीचे दी गई है।
IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Overview
| Field | Information |
| Organisation | Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), East Zone, Kolkata |
| Advt. No. | IRCTC/EZ/HRD/Apprentices/2026-27 |
| Post | Graduate Apprentice and COPA Apprentice |
| Vacancy | 44 Posts |
| Age | 15–25 Years |
| Application Fee | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| Salary (Approx.) |
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| Selection Process |
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| Official Website | irctc.com |
IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 09 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 09 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 October 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age & Qualification | 09 October 2026 |
IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
| 1 | Graduate Apprentice | 34 |
| 2 | Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 10 |
| Total | 44 | |
IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates की Educational Qualification की Calculation 09 अक्टूबर 2026 को Determined Cut-off Database पर की जाएगी।
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Graduate Apprentice | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | Matriculation (10th) from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks, along with an ITI Certificate affiliated with NCVT/SCVT. |
Age Relaxation
IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 के लिए Candidates की Age 09 अक्टूबर 2026 के Base पर Decide की जाएगी। Candidates की Age Limit निम्नलिखित है। Reserved Categories के Candidates को भारत सरकार के Guidelines के According ,Maximum age limit में Relaxation दी जाएगी।
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 10 Years |
| Differently Abled (PwBD) | 10 Years |
IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Application Process
- Official Portal: सबसे पहले Apprenticeship India की Official Website https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in या NATS Portal https://www.nats.education.gov.in पर जाएं।
- Registration: संबंधित Portal पर अपना Registration पूरा करें, यदि पहले से Registered नहीं हैं।
- Recruitment Details: IRCTC East Zone, Kolkata की Apprentice, Recruitment से Related जानकारी खोजें और Eligibility की जांच करें।
- Application Form: Portal पर Available Instructions के अनुसार Application Process पूरी करें और आवश्यक Details भरें।
- Document Upload: Educational Qualification और Other Necessary Documents की Scan की गई Copies निर्धारित Instructions के अनुसार Upload करें।
- Review Application: Application में Registered सभी Information और Upload किए गए Documents को Check करें।
- Submit Application: Application को Submit करें ।
Documents Required
| Document Required | Applicability / Details |
| Class 10th Mark Sheet & Certificate | Mandatory for all candidates (also serves as age proof) |
| Date of Birth Proof | Class 10th Certificate or valid Birth Certificate |
| ITI Mark Sheet | COPA trade candidates |
| National Trade Certificate (NTC) / Provisional Certificate | COPA trade candidates (issued by NCVT/SCVT) |
| Class 12th Mark Sheet & Certificate | If applicable / as per post requirements |
| Graduation Mark Sheet & Degree Certificate | For Graduate Apprentice candidates (if applicable) |
| Caste Certificate (SC / ST / OBC) | Reserved category candidates (if applicable) |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate | OBC candidates; must be valid and issued within the prescribed validity period |
| EWS Income & Asset Certificate | Economically Weaker Section candidates (if applicable) |
| PwBD Certificate | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (if applicable) |
| Discharge Certificate / Serving Certificate | Ex-Servicemen category (if applicable) |
| Recent Passport Size Color Photographs | Mandatory for application and document verification |
IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Salary Details
IRCTC में Selected, Apprentice Trainees को 12 Months की Training Period के During निर्धारित Monthly Salary दी जाएगी। Post-Wise Salary का Description नीचे Table में दिया गया है।
| Post Name | Monthly Salary | Training Duration |
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300/- | 12 Months |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | ₹9,600/- | 12 Months |
IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 में Candidates का Selection Academic Marks के Base पर तैयार की गई Merit List के According किया जाएगा। इस Recruitment में कोई Written Examination या Viva नहीं होगा।
Key Steps Of Selection Process :
- Merit List: Candidates के Marks के Percentage के Base पर Merit List तैयार की जाएगी।
- Tie-Breaking Criteria: Equal Marks होने पर Over-Age Candidates को Priority दी जाएगी। यदि Date of Birth भी Same है, तो10th की Exam पहले Pass करने वाले Candidates को Priority दी जाएगी।
- Document Verification: Final Selection Merit List के Base पर होगा जो Original Certificates और Documents के Verification के बाद Confirm किया जायेगा
- Final Selection: Candidates को Merit के Order में Training के लिए Offer जारी किए जाएंगे।
Place of Work
- Zonal Office: Kolkata
- Regional Offices: Guwahati और Patna
- Area Offices: Howrah, Sealdah, Asansol, New Jalpaiguri, Ranchi और Tatanagar
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FAQs
| Q1: How many vacancies are available under IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026? |
| Ans. A total of 44 vacancies have been released, including 34 Graduate Apprentice and 10 COPA posts. |
| Q2: What is the last date to apply online for IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026? |
| Ans. The last date to apply online is 26th October 2026. |
| Q3: What is the age limit for IRCTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026? |
| Ans. Candidates must be between 15 and 25 years of age as on 09th October 2026, with applicable age relaxation for eligible categories. |
| Q4: What is the educational qualification required for Graduate Apprentice posts? |
| Ans. Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. |
